Students are encouraged to
begin studying Spanish in 7th grade and continue their studies for a
six-year sequence. Just as students must study language arts, math,
science, and social studies for several years before gaining
proficiency, so too must foreign language students.
Spanish 1 Course Description
(1 Credit-36 weeks)
The
ability to communicate by using the Spanish language is stressed.
Cultural aspects are learned through comparing different areas of the
Spanish-speaking world with videos and films. Music, food, and
celebrating customs and festivals augment the use of the grammatical
principles learned.